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Moa Egg Acquired for Extinct Bird Revival
19 Oct
Summary
- Colossal Biosciences purchased a moa egg for $14,000.
- The rare egg is one of only a few complete moa specimens.
- The company aims to bring extinct species back to life.
The de-extinction firm Colossal Biosciences Inc. has made a significant acquisition, purchasing a rare moa egg for approximately $14,000. This flightless bird specimen is one of only a few complete or near-complete moa eggs in existence. The company, dedicated to bringing extinct species back to life, intends to return this rare specimen to its native New Zealand.
This move by Colossal Biosciences represents a tangible step in their ambitious project of reviving extinct creatures. The acquisition of such a rare biological artifact underscores the significant investment and effort being channeled into de-extinction science. The moa, a bird that once roamed New Zealand, has been extinct for centuries.
